Middle East Christians

The Church leaders expressed “deep concern” over the “escalation of armed conflicts in Lebanon and the Middle East” and over the “grave consequences” that would arise for the region’s people …

As conflict flares across the Middle East following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, Iran’s exiled Christians remain deeply anxious about the future.

Catholic clergy are calling for prayer and peace following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran Feb. 28 that killed Iran’s supreme leader and prompted counterattacks.

Catholics in the Middle East are reeling with shock and sorrow, and responding with prayer, amid joint strikes Israeli and U.S. forces launched on Iran Feb. 28.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin presided over Mass at Kuwait’s Our Lady of Arabia Church as it was raised to a minor basilica.

Bethlehem rejoiced with the festive celebration of lighting of a 65-feet Christmas tree at the edge of Manger Square Dec. 6.

At a shrine topped by a 28-foot-tall statue of Our Lady of Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV listened to stories of unshakable faith amid war, injustice and suffering.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The “barbarity of war” and forced displacement of people have to end, and civilians and places of worship have to be protected, Pope Leo XIV implored. …

 The parish priest of Gaza’s Christian community admitted his small flock is exhausted by war and a severe lack of food.

AMMAN, Jordan (OSV News) — Fears mount for Syrian Christians about whether the new Islamist government is committed to their protection following the recent deadly church suicide bombing in Damascus. …